Originally Posted by FSUnole03
(Post 29255405)
Might be able to get VDB and re-booked in D1 on the n/s SFO-BOS flights. I'd see if that's an option so you can keep D1. I'm sure all SFO-JFK and JFK-anywhere flights are overbooked because of the storm.
There is a good chance they can only protect you maybe two days later, but as a DM if you're willing to wait at the airport (and especially if you're willing to downgrade) you can very likely get on an earlier flight. You should take that into consideration when deciding how much to accept. Note that it's Delta's policy that everybody gets the highest amount, so if you accept $800 but they have to go to $1200 to get enough volunteers, you get the $1200. (I believe that policy actually saves them money, in addition to goodwill.) |
1) Will Delta allow you to volunteer if you have downline segment on another partner airline such as Westjet? I am flying ATL-YYZ-YHZ next week (YYZ -YHZ is DL7060 operated by Westjet) and ATL-YYZ has been frequently offering VBC's lately. Would they see the WS (DL codeshare flight number) and decline?
2) If your downline connection was long enough that the next flight they protect you on, you would still connect to your original final segment, would they offer you the deal? In my experience, I doubt that the agent has time to inspect your PNR with that much detail to even know that until after the plane is gone... |
Originally Posted by Utskicat
(Post 29260230)
1) Will Delta allow you to volunteer if you have downline segment on another partner airline such as Westjet? I am flying ATL-YYZ-YHZ next week (YYZ -YHZ is DL7060 operated by Westjet) and ATL-YYZ has been frequently offering VBC's lately. Would they see the WS (DL codeshare flight number) and decline?
2) If your downline connection was long enough that the next flight they protect you on, you would still connect to your original final segment, would they offer you the deal? In my experience, I doubt that the agent has time to inspect your PNR with that much detail to even know that until after the plane is gone... |
Originally Posted by sethb
(Post 29090991)
They didn't offer a connection or you didn't want one?
One airport (LGA?) told me they only offer AmEx (or other) gift cards at hubs, but ATL only offered vouchers a few weeks ago. Maybe it is per GA, whether the individual has been trained. There are different cards for those of you with a US address and those of you with a foreign address. There are supposed to be informational flyers at the gate for both types. |
That is excellent news. Thanks for sharing!
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Originally Posted by OHDL1
(Post 29270945)
Starting this Thursday, Jan 11th...it's a choice of gift cards only for VDB's. All domestic stations will be offering the cards only instead of TCVs.
There are different cards for those of you with a US address and those of you with a foreign address. There are supposed to be informational flyers at the gate for both types. |
Originally Posted by pgh234
(Post 29272792)
Oh no this is terrible news! The last thing I want is $1200 in Amazon/Kohls/etc gift cards. What the heck will I do with that? My wife and I get $6-$7K per year in VDB's to fund our constant adventures! Will one of the options be a DL gift card? Is this in writing anywhere about the change in policy??
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Originally Posted by Zorak
(Post 29272807)
If it's like the VDB I had in MSP a while back, in addition to a variety of retail options, you also have a choice of Delta gift cards, and generic AMEX although I think those had an expiration date or some other catch to them.
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Originally Posted by pgh234
(Post 29272792)
Oh no this is terrible news! The last thing I want is $1200 in Amazon/Kohls/etc gift cards. What the heck will I do with that? My wife and I get $6-$7K per year in VDB's to fund our constant adventures! Will one of the options be a DL gift card? Is this in writing anywhere about the change in policy??
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Originally Posted by Zorak
(Post 29272807)
If it's like the VDB I had in MSP a while back, in addition to a variety of retail options, you also have a choice of Delta gift cards, and generic AMEX although I think those had an expiration date or some other catch to them.
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I can't think of any bills that take AmEx. Overall, it seems like a much more complicated way to buy DL tickets. ECV's we're so easy to use. Isn't this worse for DL too? I imagine there will be less people that "forget" to use gift cards before expiration before they "forget" to use ECV's?
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Originally Posted by pgh234
(Post 29273613)
I can't think of any bills that take AmEx. Overall, it seems like a much more complicated way to buy DL tickets. ECV's we're so easy to use. Isn't this worse for DL too? I imagine there will be less people that "forget" to use gift cards before expiration before they "forget" to use ECV's?
More complicated? Lol its so hard for you to use/select a delts gift card without expiration instead of a voucher that expires in a year? DL is implementing it because customer satisfaction scores are much higher this way. They are literally giving you cash, which you can waste on DL tickets or spend elsewhere. Do you never shop at Target etc? Finally, as flyerco previously suggested, you can get a square account and dump uour amex gift card balance directly into your checking. Not complicated. Please stop complaining about a real enhancement because you have to use a different form of payment for your ticket now. Seriously. |
Originally Posted by btonkid12345
(Post 29273757)
Gift cards are SO MUCH better than vouchers. By a long shot.
More complicated? Lol its so hard for you to use/select a delts gift card without expiration instead of a voucher that expires in a year? DL is implementing it because customer satisfaction scores are much higher this way. They are literally giving you cash, which you can waste on DL tickets or spend elsewhere. Do you never shop at Target etc? Finally, as flyerco previously suggested, you can get a square account and dump uour amex gift card balance directly into your checking. Not complicated. Please stop complaining about a real enhancement because you have to use a different form of payment for your ticket now. Seriously. 2) I can't think of any chain that I spend even $400 per year in (I prefer experiences over owning more crap) 3) I could get a square account and dump the money in my checking. That adds an additional step, process, and cost that I did not have to deal with on ECVs. I am sorry that you do not allow me complain a little about a change that I do not really like. I do hope that ECV's can remain as an option. |
Originally Posted by pgh234
(Post 29273903)
1) You can lose gift cards. I have never lost an lost an ECV. They are always there waiting for me.
2) I can't think of any chain that I spend even $400 per year in (I prefer experiences over owning more crap) 3) I could get a square account and dump the money in my checking. That adds an additional step, process, and cost that I did not have to deal with on ECVs. I am sorry that you do not allow me complain a little about a change that I do not really like. I do hope that ECV's can remain as an option. |
Another benefit of a Delta gift card, compared to an ECV, is that it's probably transferable, so I could use it to book travel for others without having to be in the same reservation. However, I wonder if this change will lead to lower overall VDB compensation. I expect the once-a-year traveler might be more willing to jump at a VDB opportunity if they're getting a gift card, which is basically cash, rather than an ECV that they may or may not be able to use.
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